Greetings Dale Street!
We hope this message finds you well. It has been an incredible week here at Dale Street, filled with various exciting activities that engaged our students both within and beyond our school walls. Our students' and staff's enthusiasm and dedication continue to impress us as we approach the end of the school year. Please take a few moments to view some of the highlights from this past week. Seeing our students thriving and participating in such enriching experiences has been wonderful. Also, please see below for key dates and times as we prepare to close out the school year.
On Thursday students and staff were treated to shaved ice. Huge thank you to our amazing PTO for funding this great opportunity!
On Wednesday, Grade 5 students came together to meet Blake Middle School Principal, Mr. Vaughn, and Assistant Principal, Mrs. Campbell. Students heard important and fun information about the Middle School.
Today, we welcomed the Bionic Program to Dale Street thanks to a grant that Stephen Marks, Wellness Department Head, received. Bionic brought a team of educators, including two elite adaptive athletes and one person with a physical disability to break down barriers regarding disabilities and allowed students to learn, ask questions, and play. Students attended an assembly in the morning and following the assembly, Bionic staff joined PE/Wellness classes for the day.
This week the Grade 4 and Grade 5 bands held their final ensemble. It is amazing how much they have grown this year! I am so proud of them and can't wait to hear them perform next week at their concerts.
Please save the date of Tuesday, June 11th at 9:30 a.m. for Dale Street's Grade 5 Celebration. This year, the Grade 5 Celebration will take place on the basketball court outdoors and we are hoping for dry and nice weather. Grade 5 families are welcome and we are asking that all guests bring a lawn chair for seating in an area off the pavement. If there is inclement weather on this day, the celebration will be held in the gymnasium. If this is the case, we will only be able to welcome 2 guests per family for the celebration.
This week, Grade 4 students went on a field trip to the Patriots Hall of Fame. Students participated in a math-focused program in which they were able to manage an NFL franchise. Students and staff had a blast!
Some of our Grade 5 had an amazing field trip this week to the Boston Duck Tour! The classes who did not attend this week will attend on Monday. The beautiful weather made it even more enjoyable as the students explored the city's landmarks on land and water. We want to extend a special thank you to our dedicated chaperones. It was a memorable experience that left the students with big smiles and new knowledge.
Thank you to our 23/24 PTO board members Nicole Saulnier, Nesse McCabe, Kristen Storer, Nicola Tessier, and Nicole Crocker for all of their hard work this year. We are so incredibly grateful for all that you have done to support our students and staff. We would also like to thank the many volunteers who have supported fundraisers, programs, and classrooms throughout the year.
We would also like to thank our 23/24 parent and community Site Council members (Emily Hutton, Nia Jacobs, Tom Ramlow, Lynne Nicholas, Kristin Martin, Margot Hayes, Kristen LeVangie, and Kelsey McKenzie for all of their work and contributions throughout the year.
We would also like to thank all of our chaperones who assisted with the Grade 4 and 5 field trips this year. We couldn’t do it without you!
Upcoming SEPAC Events & Happenings
We recently held our annual review meeting and elections for our '24-'25 board, and it has been a very good year. We have a wonderful group of parents on our board and are seeking two more for the following roles:
Preschool representative (Memorial)
Communications Chair
Join us! No special education background or experience is required! Per our bylaws, board positions must be held by a parent/guardian of a student whose education is the partial or entire responsibility of the Medfield Public Schools and who has documented special needs, whether or not that student is currently on an IEP or section 504 plan. Please get involved. We can't do it without you.
6/6 School Committee Meeting, presentation of SEPAC annual review & announce Jim James Inclusion Award Recipients. Join us in the School committee meeting audience (MHS Library) or online!
6/9 PRIDE Celebration @Bellforge noon to 5 pm. Come visit our table at this event celebrating inclusivity. We are looking for SEPAC members to take shifts at our booth. Please email us and let us know your availability to help! General information about this event can be found on the Bellforge site, including the RSVP for the event.
6/11 End-of-year Celebration for families. End-of-year Celebration for families. Pack a dinner with your family and head up to Bellforge to join us for an evening of socializing and celebrating the end of the school year. There will be lawn games and picnic tables, and plenty of space to spread out on the lawn. SEPAC will provide popsicles.
When: June 11th, starting at 5pm
Where: Bellforge. 45 Hospital Rd. Check out this getting to Bellforge guide: https://bellforge.org/getting-here/
Help us plan by RSVPing: https://forms.gle/pgQUT3o32E1m2ViRA
Our Parent Connection Groups focused on ADHD, ASD (needs a coordinator), Dyslexia, and LBLD are working on their June meeting dates, and information will be shared soon. The PCG focused on Down Syndrome will break for the summer and reconvene in August.
We are looking at adding the following parent connection groups: Anxiety & Depression, Intellectual and Developmental Disability, and Allergy (we need a coordinator). Please email sepac@email.medfield.net with questions or to join a group. We are here for you and look forward to connecting with you!
Student Transfers
Any students transferring to another school district or attending a private school, please make sure to contact the office before the end of the year.
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That’s all for now. As always, reach out with any questions. Thank you for your partnership.
Best,
Steve
Inclusivity * Respect * Responsibility * Continuous Growth
